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[Taste and psychotherapy]

E Fikentscher, R Fikentscher, K Liebner

    Psychiatrie, Neurologie, Und Medizinische Psychologie
    |May 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Psychotherapy over seven weeks altered taste acuity in patients, with reduced bitter taste perception correlating with successful treatment outcomes. Smell acuity remained unchanged, suggesting taste changes are specific to this intervention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Neuroscience
    • Sensory Science

    Context:

    • Investigated the impact of psychotherapeutic treatment on chemical senses.
    • Study conducted in a hospital setting over seven weeks with 86 patients.

    Purpose:

    • To assess changes in smell and taste acuity before and after psychotherapy.
    • To explore the relationship between treatment success and sensory perception.

    Summary:

    • No significant changes were observed in smell acuity post-treatment.
    • Taste acuity showed changes, particularly a decrease in perceived acuity among patients who initially reported lower taste sensitivity.
    • A notable correlation was found between successful psychotherapy and diminished bitter taste acuity.

    Impact:

    • Suggests a potential link between taste perception, specifically bitter taste, and the efficacy of psychotherapeutic interventions.
    • Highlights the need for further research into the neurobiological and psychological underpinnings of this sensory-treatment correlation.

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